EE Recalls Power Bar Models Following Fire Risk

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Certain versions of the EE Power Bar could pose a danger to users and have been recalled

EE has been forced to recall some of its branded Power Bar chargers following reports that they could pose a fire risk.

The operator has warned customers that Power Bars with the model number E1-06 are being recalled, days after a student from Aberdeen suffered serious burns after her charger caught fire and exploded.

All other models of the Power Bar are safe to use, EE said.

Replacement

“It’s our intention to replace these chargers once we’ve completed our investigations; we’ll be in touch once these have been concluded,” the company said in a statement. “We’re really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Customers returning one of the affected E1-06 chargers will be issued with a replacement once the investigations are concluded, EE said.

EE began offering a free power bar to all of its customers from April, and has so far handed out 1.1 million units so far, including a recent giveaway at the Glastonbury Festival